Pennsylvania holidays 2026
Pennsylvania observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 11 federal holidays and 1 Pennsylvania-specific holiday. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Pennsylvania
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Freedom Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" (federal name: "Juneteenth National Independence Day"). |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jul 3 | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Indigenous People's Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Indigenous People's Day" (federal name: "Columbus Day"). Called Indigenous People's Day in the Governor's 2026 holiday circular (AC 25-13); the statute still says Columbus Day. |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Federal holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Pennsylvania state holidays
Paid days off for Pennsylvania state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | Commonwealth employees; all PennDOT/state offices closed |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday Religious observance | — | |
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins Observance | — | |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 29 | Sun | Palm Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Observance | — | Legal holiday in Pennsylvania statute but not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day Observance | — | |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day Observance | — | Legal holiday in Pennsylvania statute; not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends Observance | — | |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day Observance | — | Legal holiday in statute but not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday Observance | — | |
| Dec 7 | Mon | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa Observance | — |
Long weekends in Pennsylvania, 2026
What closes
State offices, courts and driver-license offices close on the paid state holidays above; most public schools follow the state calendar. Banks and the post office follow the federal list, not the state one.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Pennsylvania have in 2026?
Pennsylvania observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 11 federal holidays plus 1 Pennsylvania-specific holiday (Day After Thanksgiving).
What is the next holiday in Pennsylvania?
The next holiday in Pennsylvania is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (12 days away).
Does Pennsylvania observe all federal holidays?
Pennsylvania observes all 11 federal holidays as paid holidays for state employees, in addition to its own state days.
Are banks and post offices closed on Pennsylvania state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Pennsylvania-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.